From the Herb Basket – 26
Beautiful basil — it’s packed with calcium, magnesium and vitamin C. These work together to help lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Basil is also rich in [ ...click to read more ]
Salad Herbs
Each of these herbs have a distinct flavor and texture. If space in the garden is limited, they can be grown in planters. They require at least four hour of sunlight each [ ...click to read more ]
Rooting Cuttings (and other Joys of Spring)
How to Root Cuttings It’s easy to root cuttings of azaleas, rhododendrons, crape myrtle and other woody plants! Take cuttings that are about six inches long — this [ ...click to read more ]
Simple Steps Towards Better Living
We live in a fast-paced world, juggling careers, family obligations, house and yard work. In spite of modern technology and convenience foods, we seem to have less time to [ ...click to read more ]
From the Herb Basket – 25
Archaeologists digging in Syria [ ancient Mesopotamia ] discovered the remains of whole cloves in a domestic kitchen dating back to 400 B.C. During this time in history [ ...click to read more ]
Spring Letter
Turmeric [Natural News] “Turmeric has long been one of the most prized spices from the East, but its benefits extend far beyond the wonderful flavor and color it lends [ ...click to read more ]
Busy Besom
Practical Magic- Here and There Replace all dried herbs, sachets, stubby candles, amulets, poppets, bundles, and sleep pillows once a year. I like to replace and freshen [ ...click to read more ]
Footloose: Herbal Treatments for Healthy Feet
According to the American Orthopedic Foundation, almost half of the people in their sixties and seventies have arthritis of the feet and ankles. That’s a staggering number [ ...click to read more ]
Your Indoor and Outdoor Garden — Suggestions for Winter
To test last years garden seeds for viability, wrap 10 – 20 seeds in a damp paper towel and place it in a plastic bag for 10 days. If less than half the seeds [ ...click to read more ]
Herbal Pharmacy – 9
Herb-Infused Honey Select an herb to infuse with the honey. Use delicate herbs such as rose petals, chamomile or lavender for a mild flavor; — rosemary, mint or [ ...click to read more ]
Mystical Magical Herbs 